Olympus E-PM1 vs Panasonic LF1

Lets take a closer look at the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic LF1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the E-PM1 (12MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the E-PM1 (Four Thirds) and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor size.

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The E-PM1 was revealed 24 months earlier than the LF1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-PM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic LF1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-PM1 grades vs the LF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PM1 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are available at Olympus E-PM1 Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus E-PM1 provides external measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

Look at the Olympus E-PM1 and Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the E-PM1 compared to the LF1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-PM1 and LF1 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PM1 and LF1.

All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The E-PM1 contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The older E-PM1 will be behind in sensor tech.